Find Your Fit - Unlocking the power of NAD+
Health & Fitness Expert Clare Stobart discusses unlocking the power of NAD+
NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) is a coenzyme found naturally in your body’s cells that plays a crucial role in repairing DNA and controls both metabolic and inflammatory responses. It is a pivotal compound for cells to function. As we age, our NAD+ levels naturally decrease, which impairs cells, accelerates ageing and can increase the risk of metabolic disorders like obesity or insulin resistance, that could potentially lead to diabetes or high blood pressure. NAD+ has been well-established in the USA for some time, however, it’s still a relatively new and exciting treatment in the UK, gaining momentum as the next big breakthrough in health and wellness.
Supplementing your diet with NAD+ offers a way to slow the ageing process and improves your metabolism and energy production. By working at a cellular level, NAD+ supports your body from the inside out helping to:
Enhance strength and energy levels
Improve concentration, focus and reduce brain fog
Bolsters the immune system by regulating inflammation and supporting DNA repair
Combats post viral fatigue, long covid symptoms and speeds up wound healing and recovery
Regulates Circadian rhythm better and promotes more restful sleep
Reduction in radicals and the ever-alluring anti-aging benefits
Initially, I had a bespoke, prescription grade IV treatment which was painless; allowing me to spend some of the time catching up on emails whilst the IV worked its magic. I did this from the comfort of my office at CPASE, whilst I also had the pleasure to meet Gemma Wilkins, the CEO of Body Brilliant. The results have been amazing and have led me to continue the treatment with Gemma’s ‘Body Brilliant NAD+ 4u At Home Kit’. During the IV treatment, I experienced some nausea, dizziness, and flu-like symptoms. This is a common reaction and part of the process. However, as soon as the dosage was adjusted and lowered, I began to feel significantly better. The entire treatment lasted approximately two and a half hours due to the nausea I experienced, however, for some individuals it may take as little as 45 minutes, depending on their sensitivity to NAD. Throughout the session, I was closely monitored, with regular check-ins to assess how I was feeling and ensuring the dosage was properly calibrated for me.
During the IV, NAD+ activates proteins such as sirtuins that facilitate DNA repair, protect against oxidative stress and enhance cellular resilience. Research shows that boosting NAD+ levels not only improves mitochondrial function and reduces ageing; it even has the potential to increase your life span! What’s not to love?
Brain health is another vital part of our overall wellbeing and NAD+ helps by preserving neuronal integrity and by combatting inflammation. This leads to sharper focus and a reduction in that mid afternoon slump that can often have you reaching for a coffee.
Whilst lifestyle changes such as regular exercise, intermittent fasting, and a diet rich in NAD+ precursors (e.g. tryptophan and niacin) can enhance NAD+ production, using a supplement significantly improves the results. Whether that is an IV drip or the ‘At Home Kit’ by Body Brilliant, it is something I am definitely adding to my health regime.
Overall, my experience has noticeably improved my health and mental clarity; I am looking forward to my next treatment. At CPASE, we embody feeling healthy both inside and out, so much so that Gemma will be offering her bespoke NAD+ IV drips in our treatment room this year.
Find out more here nadplus4u.com
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